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HSE Site Specialist

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Hitachi

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Overview

Job details

  • Full-time

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Hitachi doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak fluent Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Madrid

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 3+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

  • University degree

    “Titulación universitaria en Ingeniería, Ciencias Ambientales o un campo relacionado.” — per the ad.

Skills

This job was automatically translated to English.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • University degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or a related field.
  • Certified Occupational Health and Safety professional, with a Master's in Occupational Risk Prevention, including official accreditation in the three technical specialties:
    • Work Safety
    • Industrial Hygiene
    • Applied Ergonomics and Psychosociology
  • The degree must be officially recognized and enable the performance of Occupational Risk Prevention duties in Spain.
  • Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience as an Occupational Health and Safety (HSE) Technician in construction sites and/or electrical installation projects.
  • Solid knowledge of health and safety principles and applicable legislation, especially Royal Decree 1627/1997 on construction sites and Royal Decree 614/2001 on the protection of workers against electrical risk.
  • Demonstrated experience and technical knowledge in activities involving electrical risks.
  • Fluent command of Spanish and a good level of English.
  • Availability to travel and work on projects as necessary. This is a position that requires a regular presence on site.

Nice to have

  • Additional training or qualifications in Environmental Management and/or Environmental Legislation will be positively valued.
  • Knowledge of occupational health and safety and environmental management systems (ISO 45001 and ISO 14001) will be positively valued.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

We offer you the opportunity to work with extraordinary people and develop yourself on projects that present great technical challenges and generate a real impact.

The role

The HSE Site Specialist is responsible for implementing and maintaining health, safety, and environmental (HSE) programs at project sites, ensuring compliance with company policies, local regulations, and client requirements. This position focuses on incident prevention, promoting a safe working culture, and minimizing environmental impact.

What you'll do

  • Develop, implement, and supervise HSE programs and procedures on construction projects, ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards, and corporate policies.
  • Provide guidance, support, and technical advice on HSE matters to the project team, especially field personnel, fostering a strong safety and health culture during project execution.
  • Coordinate HSE activities with subcontractors, client representatives, and project management.
  • Identify hazards and risks associated with project activities and ensure the implementation of effective preventive and corrective measures.
  • Supervise and control high-risk activities, including electrical work, working at heights, lifting operations, and other critical tasks.
  • Promote the identification, sharing, and implementation of lessons learned and best practices to support continuous improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with client HSE requirements, contractual obligations, and applicable standards.
  • Participate in audits, inspections, and management reviews, supporting the implementation of corrective and improvement actions.
  • Monitor HSE performance indicators and prepare periodic reports for project teams.

How you'll work

Full time

No

Location

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

Profession (Job Category)

Legal, Compliance & Audit

Hiring process

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles-particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions-additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

About Hitachi

Hitachi, Ltd. is a global technology and industrial group that drives what it calls the Social Innovation Business, working where digital technology meets the physical world. Its portfolio spans energy (power grid solutions, nuclear, renewables, transmission and distribution), mobility (rail, automotive manufacturing automation, eMobility), industry (smart manufacturing, industrial equipment, measurement and analytical systems), healthcare, and building systems.

Through its Lumada solutions, Hitachi leverages IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products to solve customers' and society's challenges, with offerings that also include digital solutions, decarbonization and sustainability services, data and AI, control systems, cloud applications, and industrial IoT. The company describes itself as a global leader in electrification, powering a sustainable future with innovative grid technologies and digital solutions.

Industry
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In their own words

About the company & team

HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U.

Additional information

2026-09-09

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